katemacquarrie22May 263 minWild CarrotSpring is the perfect time for foraging PEI’s wild root vegetables. I’ve written before about Evening Primrose...
katemacquarrie22Jul 23, 20232 minFireweed vs. LoosestrifeIt’s great to see people becoming increasingly aware of PEI’s invasive species. Unfortunately, I’m seeing more and more cases of people...
katemacquarrie22Jun 28, 20232 minBurdock RootsI enjoy tasks that let me to two things at once. With today’s plant I’m not only foraging for a delicious wild root, but also getting rid...
katemacquarrie22Jun 28, 20232 minBurdock Root RecipesAll parts of Burdock (Arctium minus) are edible, but in my opinion the roots are the best part. In some areas they are grown commercially...
katemacquarrie22Apr 30, 20233 minEarly Spring Roots: Edible Evening PrimroseLeafy wild greens aren’t the only edible plants available on PEI in early spring – you can find wild root vegetables too! Some of the...
katemacquarrie22Apr 30, 20232 minUsing Evening Primrose Root (Oenothera biennis)Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) is a common, native species here on Prince Edward Island. The entire plant is edible, but this time...